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Selective re-up
bonus program Top Army Soldier speaks to
soon to expire
By Sgt. Maj. Michael D. Burns
warfighter’s family members
8th United States Army Retention Sergeant Major
Time is running out for certain
Soldier’s to take advantage of increased
bonus money through the Fiscal Year See story page 4
2007-ETS Selective Reenlistment Bonus
Program.
Soldier’s who have an ETS date on or
before Sept. 30 and qualify for a SRB
can receive additional money if they
reenlist prior to April 30. To receive this
increase Soldiers must already be eligible
to receive a SRB under the current SRB-
Inventory Program.
See Reenlistment
Reenlistment, Page 4
CID seeks
Soldiers for
program
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly
Army News Service
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Army
Criminal Investigation Command,
commoly known as CID, is seeking
qualified applicants to become highly-
STAFF SGT. RUSSELL LEE KLIKA
trained criminal investigators. Army Newly announced United States Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr., arrives at Forward
CID special agents are responsible for Operating Base Dagger in Tikrit, Iraq, in July 2006 for a ceremony marking the 4th Iraqi Army Division
investigating felony-level crimes of taking the lead on security for the provinces of Sulymaniya, Salah Ah Din and Kirkuk. The assumption of
Army interest, conducting protective responsibilities at that time was at the 50 percent mark on primary control of Iraq by Iraqi security forces;
service operations and working with a notable achievement for Casey and the Soldiers he commanded.
other federal, state and local law
enforcement agencies to solve crime
and combat terrorism. Left photo is a
United States
Agents receive the very latest in Army photo.
criminal investigative training at the Right photo
U.S. Army Military Police School and was taken by
Tech. Sgt.
advanced training in specialized Adrian Cadiz.
investigative disciplines. Selected
agents receive advanced training at the Commander of the Multi-National Force-Iraq
FBI National Academy, the Federal Gen. George W. Casey Jr., and Polish army
Law Enforcement Training Center and Gen. George W. Casey Jr., Multinational Forces-Iraq Maj. Gen. Edward Gruska, commander of the
the Canadian Police College. Agents commander, pats Spc. Jeff Newberry on the back moments Multinational Division Central South, study a
also have the opportunity to pursue a before he pinned the Soldiers Medal on Newberry’s chest. map June 5, at the 8th Iraqi Army Division
Newberry received the medal for his heroism Jan. 25 when Camp in Ad-Diwaniyah, during an operational
he saved two Soldiers and an Iraqi Police officer. briefing.
See CID
CID, Page 4
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involving under-age drinking, alcohol abuse, curfew be an on-going concern in Korea. The dangers of driving
violation, and sexual assault. The entire chain-of-command while drowsy or under the influence of alcohol or
must be engaged and aggressively work to prevent this medications and the hazards associated with operating
clarify decoder
type of dysfunctional and potentially criminal behavior. vehicles, especially motorcycles, must be emphasized. New
Servicemembers need to fully understand the arrivals and individuals traveling to CONUS are at higher
consequences of undisciplined behavior, and exercise risk.
issues
good judgment, military values, discipline and good -Wellness Issues. Separation from family and home can
personal decision-making during off-duty activities. Finally, be difficult. Deployments and pending deployments place
destructive weather including flash floods is a wild card an additional stress on personnel and their families. We
By Capt. Paradon Silpasornprasit commanders need to keep in their cross-check procedures. must understand the risks involved with separation, and
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with their personnel. Instilling chain-of-command safe, incident-free summer!
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Technicians are available 24-hours-a-day at every aspect of the unit’s activities, ground, air, and off-
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Cancer Awareness Event By David McNally The United Nations Command Honor Guard and the 8th
A Cancer Awareness Event is Area II Public Affairs U.S. Army Band presented honors with a salute and the
scheduled for May 19 at the Main Post
Exchange. Company B, 168th Medical USAG Yongsan - More than 600 Yongsan Garrison playing of taps.
Battalion will have an educationl booth community members gathered at Collier Field House A delegation of ambassadors attended the ceremony, as
with pamphlets and brochures that April 12 to honor six fallen heroes recovered from North well as hundreds of Yongsan Garrison community members.
have educational information on Korea. At the solemn ceremony, United Nations “However forensics determines their nation of origin —
Testicular, Cervical and Breast Cancer. Command Commander Gen. B.B. Bell spoke about the United States, Korea or other United Nations contributing
There will be medical staff available honor and sacrifice. Speaking of the Korean War 57 nations — these servicemembers were great patriots, rising
for questions and concerns regarding years ago, Bell said the United Nations Command came to the call to defend liberty and justice in the face of
cancer. For more information contact to the aid of the Republic of Korea. aggression.,” Bell said.
Spc. Shannon Locklear at 725-7270. “Today, we are honored and humbled to receive their
“In the three years of bitter fighting that followed,
Audie Murphy General Elections millions of civilians and military personnel lost their lives remains.
The Area II Chapter of the Sergeant and the Republic of Korea was left with fractured The word “repatriate” – to return to one’s own country -
Audie Murphy Club will hold general families and destroyed infrastructure — but also with has a very special meaning for American servicemembers,
elections May 2. The elections will be its freedom,” said Bell. who today often spend many years overseas separated from
held in the 121st General Hospital “This is the reason we honor these heroes who lie their families.
dining facility conference room from before us today.” They have been promised that should they lose their lives
11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Send all Bell thanked the U.S. delegation that accompanied in a foreign land, we will honor their sacrifice, keep faith with
nominations for president and vice the fallen warriors. The delegation included New Mexico their fellow warriors and families, and bring them home.
president to Sgt. 1st Class Paul Blakey Governor Bill Richardson and former U.S. Secretary of This morning for these warriors, we are keeping that
at paul.blakey@korea.army.mil prior to Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi. promise,” said Bell.
April 30. For more information about
the event and on monthly meetings,
contact Master Sgt. Chris Patterson at AFN from Page 2 viewers will be able to accomplish the
change relatively quickly.
decoders only after if it is determined
that there is a decoder problem. We
010-9472-0406. (DSN) 312-348-1339 or (Commercial) “MWR cable viewers should have will gladly make the trade,” said Jessie
Good Neighbor English Camp 001-951-413-2339. noticed an increase in the quality of Martinez, AAFES Yongsan main store
Volunteer families are needed for this “There is an actual human being the AFN Prime Pacific signal because manager.
year’s Yongsan Good Neighbor manning those phones 24-hours a day,” MWR has already made the switch,” AAFES officials want to point out
English Camp. Families are needed to said Lt. Col. Michael T. Lawhorn, said Lawhorn. “Because the signal that they are only responsible for the
host one or more local Korean commander, American Forces comes from the same satellite as decoders since the equipment is being
students for four nights in their homes. Network-Korea. “If you’re asked to before, viewers simply have to tell leased by their customers. Decoders
They are needed for five nights for leave a message, it’s because the their decoder to grab the new signal not leased from AAFES are not
students who will participate from technicians are helping someone else instead of the old one.” covered for exchanges. Other
Daegu. This year’s camp will be hosted by and they will call you back,” he added. Customers who have problems equipment such as satellite dishes are
USFK, May 15-19. Participants are 10th adjusting their decoder are highly
Lawhorn said that he had personally not leased items and not covered under
grade Korean students from Seoul,
visited the DMC last week and talked encouraged to contact technicians at any warranties.
Pyeongtaek and Daegu. Students are
selected by local school boards based with the technicians and supervisors the DMC for assistance before Both Lawhorn and AAFES officials
on their ability to speak English and about how important quality service attempting to exchange their decoder. emphasized that customers need to go
their willingness to participate in a was to the viewers here in Korea. The DMC technician will determine to the My AFN web site soon to get
home stay program. Students who The decoder adjustments are whether the decoder is serviceable. In the right information about this
have previously resided in the United necessary to receive a better quality some cases, customers may need a important AFRTS initiative.
States or other English-speaking signal as the American Forces Radio new decoder but AAFES officials are “We don’t want a single viewer to
countries are not considered. For more and Television Service (which runs the prepared to assist those who need to lose their programming, and we hope
information contact USFK PAO at 723- DMC) improves its service for make an exchange. “Customers may no one waits until the last minute,”
4685 -- 4686 or 4687. go to AAFES stores and switch
viewers in Korea and Japan. Most Lawhorn said.
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Kwak, Myong-chin inspects a M16-A2 rifle as part of the weapons familiarization portion of common task training on the USAG-Red Cloud Village Green.
Luncheon An off-duty Soldier shows his support against sexual assault by signing the “Sexual Assault Prevention Board”
The 2nd Infantry Division and Area I during a sexual assault awareness rally held at Camp Casey April 7.
Support Activity Volunteer Luncheon
honoring volunteers of the 1st and 2nd
fiscal year 2007 quarter and calendar year
2006 year winner and volunteer units of
F ires Brigade holds sexual assault prevention rally
By Pfc. Antuan Rofe Brigade. assault is paramount.
the 1st and 2nd fiscal year 2007 quarter
1 HBCT Public Affairs “If you have sexual assault in Soldiers posted a “Prevention of
and calendar year 2006 year winners will
CAMP CASEY– Soldiers of your ranks then you have problems Sexual Assault Support” board in
be held April 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
the 210th Fires Brigade and this type of thing [the rally] which many people signed to show
For more information call: 730-3183.
participated in a prevention of their support for the cause.
sexual assault and harassment During the rally, there were
Motorcycle Basic Rider Course and
rally at the Camp Casey Main “If you have sexual several different types of prizes,
Experienced Rider Course
Gate April 7. such as meals at one of the on-post
The new MSF rider course will be held at
“We’re out here handing out
assault in your ranks then restaurants, given away to passers-
Camp Mobile May 7-8. Class size is you have problems and
flyers, cards and bumper stickers by who could answer a few simple
limited to 12 personnel. For more
information call: 732-7032/7061.
to help prevent sexual assault and this type of thing [the questions about sexual assault and
get the word out,” said Spc. its prevention.
rally] builds morale.”
Anthony Hannasch, Headquarters There was also free barbecued
April is Sexual Assault Awareness
and Headquarters Battery, 210th Sgt. 1st Class Cleveland hot dogs and kool-aid provided to
Month
For information about the Sexual Assault
Fires Brigade. Bryant, unit victim advocate all who stopped by.
The rally lasted several hours, for HHB, 210th Fires Brigade. All of the Soldiers that
Awareness Month calendar of events call:
and the volunteers stopped volunteered to help get the word
730-3494.
Soldiers entering and leaving post out about sexual assault prevention
to inform them about the effects builds morale.” had a good time, Bryant said.
Area I Website Address
To log on to Area I website go to: http:// of having an incident of sexual The Soldiers posted cardboard They got to spread the word
ima.korea.army.mil/area1/sites/local/ assault within their unit. silhouettes of Soldiers with text that while listening to music and
“We are out here because April tells the history and facts about the chowing down on free hot dogs
Camp Casey Shoppette Extended is Sexual Assault Prevention nine victims of sexual assault on and all for a good cause.
Hours Month and we want to help Camp Casey during the year. “Every time something like this
Please note that the Camp Casey Shoppette hours prevent it,” said Sgt. 1st Class There were also posters and is going on I don’t mind helping out.
will be extended to 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. (Midnight) Cleveland Bryant, the unit victim banners to help people understand Anything to help get the word out,”
beginningApril 30. advocate for HHB, 210th Fires that the prevention of sexual Hannasch said.
Area I
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construction funding, his staff has to Yongsan Garrison key leaders meet April 6 to forge a new strategic plan at the K-16 Air Base Community Activity Center.
be innovative to continue providing backgrounds, but we still work as a “We have a lot of key players in facilities, optimize resources, sustain
quality services. team,” said Garrison Command Sgt. place and a lot of people that have been the environment and enhance the well-
“We also have a lot of longtime Maj. Diane Foster. “Our people take here for a while,” said Management being of the military community.”
employees who have questions about ownership of the mission, not just their Analyst Chet Witkowski. Robinson said this mission will be
the Yongsan relocation plan and how piece of the pie.” The mission of the garrison is “to met only after defining goals.
it will affect them,” he said. Groups came up with lists of manage Army installations, to support The first goal, he said, is to develop
“We’ve come together with strengths, weaknesses, opportunities readiness and mission execution, and and retain the best leaders and most
different ideas and from different and challenges. to provide equitable services and See Strategic
Strategic, Page 12
DAVID MCNALLY
U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Management Analyst Chet Witkowski speaks to key garrison
leaders April 6 at the K-16 Air Base Community Activity Center.
April 20-26
Daddy’s Little Girl Hannibal Rising Daddy’s Little Girl Are We Done Yet? Epic Movie Norbit Daddy’s Little Girl
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Norbit Bridge To Terabithia Daddy’s Little Girl Hannibal Rising No Show No Show No Show
(PG13) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
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Alpha Dog Are We Done Yet? Code Name: The Cleaner Hannibal Rising Are We Done Yet? Daddy’s Little Girl Norbit
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Perfect Stranger Breach Daddy’s Little Girl No Show No Show No Show Breach
(R) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 10 p.m. (PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m.
Happily N’ Ever After — Once Charlotte’s Web — Fern is one of Daddy’s Little Girls — A single Hannibal Rising — In Eastern Perfect Stranger — When
upon a time in Fairy Tale Land, the only two living beings who sees that father lives in a poor neighborhood Europe at the end of World War II, a investigative reporter Rowena
age-old balance between good and Wilbur is a special animal as she and struggles to make ends meet young Hannibal watches as his Price learns that her friend's murder
evil has been thrown out of whack. raises him, the runt of the litter, into as he raises his three young parents violently die, leaving his might be connected to powerful ad
Frieda, Cinderella’s power-mad a terrific and radiant pig. As Wilbur daughters on his own. But when young sister in his care. Alone and executive Harrison Hill, she goes
stepmother, has formed an unholy moves into a new barn, he begins a the courts award custody of his without any means of support, he undercover with the help of her
alliance of evil to take on the good second profound friendship with daughters to his corrupt, drug- is forced to live in a Soviet associate, Miles Hailey. Posing as
guys. With her own fairy tale the most unlikely of creatures,a dealing ex-wife, Monty desperately orphanage. He flees to Paris to find Katherine, a 'temp' at Hill's ad
.spinning wildly out of control, spider named Charlotte,and their tries to win them back, enlisting the his uncle has died but his Japanese agency, and Veronica, a girl Hill
Cinderella is forced to shed her bond inspires the animals around help of Julia, a beautiful and hard- widow, Lady Murasaki welcomes flirts with online, Rowena
damsel-in-distress trappings in order them to come together as a family. nosed,attorney he meets during his him. Showing a cunning aptitude for surrounds her prey from all sides,
to seize control of her own destiny When the word gets out that short stint as a chauffeur. While science he is accepted into medical only to discover that she isn't the
and lead the resistance without her Wilbur’s days are numbered, it Monty and the Ivy-League- school, which serves to hone his only one changing identities. The
Prince Charming. In a world of happy seems that only a miracle will save educated Julia couldn't be less alike, skills and provide the tools to exact closer Rowena gets to finding the
endings gone wrong, the race for his life. Rated G - 96 min an unexpected romance blossoms justice on the war criminals that truth, the more we see how far
control of the kingdom is on, with and it soon begins to feel like true haunt him day and night. This quest people will go to protect it. Rated R
the fate of the venerable storyline love. But in order for their will ignite an insatiable lust within a (sexuality, nudity, violence,
'Happily N'Ever After' hanging in the relationship to survive, the couple serial killer who was not born, but made. language) 119 min
balance. Rated PG (mild action, rude must reconcile their two very Rated R (strong grisly violence,
humor) 87min different worlds and overcome the language, sexual references) 117 min
forces that threaten to tear Monty's
family apart. Rated PG-13 ( thematic
material, drug/sexual content,
violence, language) 95 min
Shooter No Show Catch And Release Blood & Chocolate No Show No Show No Show
(R) 6:45 p.m. (PG13) 6:45 p.m. (PG13) 6:45 p.m.
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Norbit Daddy’s Little Girl Primeval Daddy’s Little Girl Norbit No Show Perfect Stranger
(PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (R) 8 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
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(PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
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Finish the Race Strong
By CH (Maj.) Joey Byrd these encouraging words in which he and I can’t quite see the end. At this point,
1HBCT Chaplain, 2nd Infantry Division summarizes his faithful, long enduring most runners have to draw from personal
O
ne of the important reasons why I relationship with God, “…I have fought the strength, determination and pride to get through
joined the military and continue to good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept that tough third quarter. For me, it takes lots of
the faith.” Paul compared his life’s work to faith because I can’t see the finish. My body is
serve is the focus on physical fitness.
that of running a race and he encourages the screaming to stop, but I cannot and I will not
I need that discipline of exercise in my life
readers of this letter to finish strong. As I run stop. I want to do my very best and finish the
especially as I grow older. I do physical
two miles, I normally divide it into 4 quarters or race. For many of us, we are right at the end
training not just because I have to but because I
4 parts – the beginning quarter, the middle two of that 3rd quarter in our work here. We’ve
want to. I do if for myself. I have always said started strong and the end is not quite in sight.
that I have the heart of an athlete and the body quarters and the last quarter. The first quarter
is the easiest as I spring forward full of May we draw upon our pride, our integrity and
of a preacher. After many miles of running, I especially our faith to finish strong so that we
still have the body of a preacher. Did you know encouragement. The last quarter is full of my
too can say with Paul, “I have fought the good
that the Bible uses that image of running a race adrenaline as I draw close to the finish. As I
fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the
and compares that to serving God? The see the end, the end motivates me to finish
faith.” So next time you are running, perhaps
Apostle Paul wrote a letter to Timothy to strong. However, the most difficult part of any
you will remember that not only is it good for
encourage Timothy and the church. He writes run for me is the 3rd quarter or the sixth lap of your body but it can be good for your soul as
an 8 lap race. I’m too far from the beginning well. Let’s all finish God strong.
is burned in traditional wood-burning A group of visitors enter Yeongnam Gateway #1, or Juheulgwan, which was built in 1708 during the reign of King Sukjong of the
kilns. Joseon Dynasty. It is preserved in its original state and marks the entrance to Mungyeong Provincial Park.
Visitors to the festival can observe Without a doubt, the best known
tea-drinking etiquette practiced by attraction in the area, which is just a
countries around the world and even short 10-minute walk up the road from
sample tea such as wormwood, the festival is the Mungyeong Provincial
persimmon leaf, bamboo leaf, actinidia Park, or Mungyeong Saejae, the 3,255-
arguta fruit and ogapi. Hands-on foot mountain pass where the old road
programs will permit them to make from Busan to Seoul passes over the
traditional pottery, light the fire in a kiln, Sobaek mountains and out of the
create tea bowls, roast tea, play folk Gyeongsang region.
games, make straw crafts and learn the The mountain pass is called
art of natural dyeing. Joryeong, which literally means “bird
In the International Ceramic pass.” Legend suggests it to be too high
Exhibition area, visitors can see and for even birds to cross. Yet during the
compare tea bowl styles from around Joseon Dynasty (1392-1905), it was the
the world. Various kinds of pottery are only route available for government
for sale, but many of the products are officials, scholars and traders traveling
of fine quality and too expensive for a from the region to and from Seoul. A hostess prepares water to serve guests tea during the 2006 Korean Traditional Tea Bowl Festival.
person with a casual interest. Bargain Mungyeong Saejae was designated cultural attractions such as the three- visualize the lifestyle of the people during
hunters can still find a few pottery as a provincial park on June 4, 1981. tier Jogok Waterfall and the Hyeguk the Goryeo Dynasty.
souvenirs. Its three gates that determine the flow Temple, or Hyeguk-sa. Nevertheless, In addition to the gates and the
of traffic on the road are the primary it’s not an effortless stroll through the outdoor film set, the park boasts the
tourist attractions, and were collectively park. Mungyeong Saejae Museum that
designated as Historic Site 147 in 1966. One of the park’s more interesting contains 4,200 cultural items chronicling
They are called the Three Entrance attractions, is Korea’s largest outdoor the origin, history and lifestyle of the
Gates to Mungyeong, or Mungyeong drama set. The 16-acre site was built people, a small village of businesses
Samgwan-mun. to resemble the old Goryeo capital, catering to visitors, and the Mungyeong
The legendary gates were which is today called Gaeseong and is Tourist Hotel.
constructed following Japanese located in North Korea. Historical Other area attractions include the
invasions in 1592 and 1598. Jogokgwan dramas “Emperor Wang Geon” (Taejo Gomo Mountain Fortress, Mungyeong
(Gate 2) was built in 1594 and in 1708 Wanggeon), “Morning of the Empire” Coal Museum, the Mungyeong
Juheulgwan (Gate 1) and Joryeonggwan (Jegukeui Achim), and “The Age of Ceramics Exhibition Center and
(Gate 3) were raised as fortresses for Warriors” (Mooin Shidae) about the paragliding land. The Jinnam Bridge
national defense. They were Goryeo Dynasty (918 – 1392), as well area, which the Yeongnam Ilbo
subsequently damaged and restored in as several movies, have been filmed on newspaper once called “one of the eight
1976. location since 1999. wonders of North Gyeongsang
Hikers who intend to complete the The set contains about 40 tile-roofed Province,” is also a popular site. A fitting
nearly four-mile one-way trip from and 40 straw-thatched structures from conclusion to the outing would be a
Juheulgwan to Jogokgwan and finally the Goryeo Dynasty. More than 350,000 stroll to the Mungyeong Hot Springs.
to Joryeonggwan should be in good traditional Korean roof tiles were used The local cuisine includes the North
A nearly completed tea bowl rests atop a condition. To some extent, it’s easy to to build the structures. The buildings’ Gyeongsang specialty of spicy chicken
potter’s wheel as a finished product and fresh forget about the gentle and constant authenticity was enhanced by using tile, and noodles, or jjim dak, and
clay sits on the ground. The production of slope up the mountain road along a soil, wood and stone to match the Chuncheon-style chicken galbi called
pottery began in Mungyeong during the early creek that leads into the Nakdong River construction materials from the period. dak galbi.
days of the Joseon Dynasty and is still practiced because of the breathtaking scenery of Walking through the set is like walking Both are delicious if your stomach
by master potters in the area. rugged valleys leading to the gates and through Korean history. You can almost See Mungyeong on Page 28
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the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in
each Men’s and Women’s categories.
Registration runs from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.
The race will kick off at 8 a.m., following
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available in advance from the Camp
Casey Sports Office which may be e
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information, contact the local MWR
Sports Office or the Korea Region
Sports Director at DSN 725-5064.
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or bowling center to enter the Liberty
Giveaway. Contest runs now through
June 23. Someone in Korea will win a i
2007 Jeep Liberty, in addition to a
SamSung digital camera and weekly
prizes. For more information, visit
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Check Out Dates, Times for your location
Schedule for performances in Korea:
Sunday, April 22 Camp Casey Hanson Field House 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 24 Osan Air Base Gym 7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 25 Camp Humphreys Gym 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 26 Camp Eagle Gym 1 p.m.
Thursday, April 26 Yongsan Collier Field House 7 p.m.
Friday, April 27 Chinhae Navy Base Gym 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 28 Camp Walker Gym 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 29 Kunsan Air Base Gym 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 1 Camp Red Cloud Gym 7 p.m.
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YOGA CLASSES
1/2 attacks – with pies!
Tues. and Thurs. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
aerobics and cardio classes are also
available Mon. - Thurs. from 4:30
to 5:30 p.m. Classes meet in the
aerobics room at the CAC. Classes
for all skill levels. Info call 753-8807.
FREE CULTURAL
TOUR
30 U.S. Soldiers and 30 KATUSAs
are invited on a free tour of the Hite
Brewery and hike up Yonmun
Mountain, Friday, May 11. Free
beer tasting for those of legal
drinking age. Sign up soon, this one
will fill up fast. Contact Peter Yu or
Ms. Chong at Public Affairs, 754-
7652.
TEEN JOBS AT
CYS
Job openings for teens, 16 years or
older for youth sports baseball
officials and scorers. No prior
knowledge or training needed. CYS
will train. You become a member of BECKY POPPLETON
the Sports Club and receive paid Pie Anyone? On Good Friday, 6 April, the 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment of Camp Eagle assembled Soldiers for what they
training as well as have your believed was a 5K Battalion Run. After a quick stint around headquarters, just past the barracks, the Battalion Commander, Lt. Col.
association dues paid. Games are Gus Blum, stopped his Soldiers short for the real event: a kickoff to the Easter Weekend with a Pie Throwing Fundraiser. 1st Sgt.
scheduled on Friday evenings and Ronald Kenney, (right) 1-2 AVN Echo Company graciously receives a pie-in-the-face from SPC Daryl Wilson.
Saturday mornings and afternoons.
C Y S A D U LT
JOBS
HOG RUN
Exchange New Car Sales will be
holding a BBQ/Poker Run April 28
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The motorcycle run
will start at 11 a.m. and return about
2 p.m. Info call Kevin DSN: 753-7713
Cell: 010-3015-7234.
KOREAN
AMERICAN
M A R AT H O N
Free to all Garrison
Humphreys USFK Personnel -
8th annual Hwaseong Filial Piety
Marathon May 5. Free bus
transportation departing from
right outside of the Humphreys
Walk-thru gate 7 a.m. on the day PETER YU
of the event. POC: Ms. Chong Capt. Jeanice A. Barcinas (left), commander, A Co, 602nd ASB and Ms. Kim, Sook, principal, Anjoong Elementary School are
NLT COB Apr 20 e-mail looking at the memorandum of agreement with smiles after putting their signature on the memorandum.
chongcgs@korea.army.mil 754-
By Peter Yu December of last year. “It is also a good opportunity for
6130.
Area III PAO Ms. Kim, Sook, principal said during our soldiers to learn about
HOLOCAUST USAG HUMPHREYS - A the ceremony, “It is a good opportunity Korean culture and custom thru
OBSERVANCE SET Memorandum of Agreement for our students to see U.S. soldiers and English class with Korean
Thursday, April 26, from 1 – 2 signing ceremony between A Co, learn English and American culture thru students.”
p.m. at the Freedom Chapel hosted 602nd Aviation Support Battalion English classes. At the school principal’s
by the 2nd Combat Aviation and Anjoong Elementary School “I really appreciate U.S. soldiers’ request, A Co, 602nd ASB is going
Brigade. Theme, “Children in Crisis: was held April 11 at the school. The support from Camp Humphreys,” to make a plan to invite 40
Voices from the Holocaust” 602nd ASB has sponsored this she said. Capt. Jeanice A. Barcinas, students to Camp Humphreys
school with English Class since commander, A Co, 602nd ASB said, soon.
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two phases on Camp Henry. Gate 1 A security guard checks the identification of a taxi driver April 17 at Camp Henry’s Gate #2. Beginning April 28, this routine procedure will become
will be closed to inbound and a bit trickier as construction begins on gates at Camps Henry and Walker. Construction is scheduled to run through July 19.
outbound traffic from June 9 through by the gate closures or the our community to be patient while upgrades are being centrally funded
June 29 and Gate 2 will be used to construction. Officials recommend we complete the upgrades required by the Department of the Army at
enter and exit the installation. Work all visitors be signed onto Camp by the Department of the Army. installations worldwide on a
will begin at Gate 2 on June 30 and Walker at Gate 4. Our people are our most important prioritized basis. Security upgrade
will continue through July 19 with “We anticipate some traffic resource and this project, when it’s construction at Camp Carroll will be
Gate 1 being used for inbound and congestion during the construction completed, will significantly completed at a later time, said
outbound traffic. period,” said William E. Christman, increase the security of our Victor Lowe, U.S. Army Garrison
Pedestrians entering or leaving U.S. Army Garrison – Daegu deputy installations.” – Daegu director of emergency
the installations will not be affected to the garrison commander. “We ask The access control point security services.
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April 23 – 26 at the TAS library. For Club Beyond members erect the scaffolding they will use in building the patio sunroof.
West Anseong City, about 20 minutes
information, contact Robert Chartier at from Osan Air Base. lot for themselves,” said Harry Holmes,
768-8730 or robert.chartier@us.army.mil. “The service project was a great 17. “Also, finishing what we came out
experience for me and the other kids to do, especially the sunroof, was very
Pool Closures
The Camp Walker indoor swimming
who went on the trip,” said Monica meaningful.”
pool will be closed 3 – 6 p.m. Saturday Edland, 16. “It was a lot to do and was After all of their hard work, the Club
and April 28 for Youth Services swim very tiring, but it was all worth it. I’m Beyond participants shared a spaghetti
meets. For information, call Dan glad I had this opportunity.” dinner with the residents on their final
Morehouse at 764-3873. The home currently houses 20 women evening, and the next day were
who average about 80 years old. surprised with a trip to Everland in Seoul
Intramural Softball “It was a good chance to interact as a reward for their efforts.
The Daegu Area Intramural Softball with older people in my native Club Beyond is a Youth Ministry
league will be May 8 – June 22 at Kelly country,” said Agnes Choi, 16. “I didn’t open to all teens (age 13-18) in the
Field. The pre-season tournament is
know we had people in that situation U.S. Army Garrison – Daegu
from May 1 – 4. The entry deadline is
Wednesday. A coaches meeting will
here in Korea so I was happy to be community. The group conducts Bible
be noon April 27. For information, call able to help them. This was really a study and completes community
Neel Fleisher at 764-4800. life-changing experience for me.” service projects and related events.
Some participants were worried they Club Beyond meets 4 p.m. Sundays at
TAS History Day wouldn’t be able to complete their biggest Soldier Memorial Chapel Fellowship
Taegu American School will present a project, the patio sunroof, on time Hall on Camp Walker. ANGIE SMITH
History Day presentation “Triumph “It was great being able to help For information about Club Beyond, Club Beyond member Darius Lopez, 14, wipes
and Tragedy” 5 p.m. Thursday in the elderly people since they can’t do a call Latasha McCoy at 010-5810-2072. down the sunroof after its completion.
TAS Multi-Purpose Room. The
admission is free. For information, call
Dr. Marguerite Green at 768-9501. Soldiers, family members get a taste of Korea
Paintball Slated Spc. Natalie E. Kapteyn particular Uljin snow crab, games, boat
The 8th Army Paintball Championship 501st SBDE races, crab-catching contests, a crab
will be held May 12 – 13 at the Camp eating contest and a gimbab (Korean-
Humphreys Paintball Facility.
ULJINGUN – Soldiers with the
style sushi) making contest.
Registration is 10 a.m. – noon May 19th Sustainment Command
According to local officials, the
12. The competition begins at 2:30 (Expeditionary), 501st Sustainment
gimbab making participants broke the
p.m. The event is open to all Army Brigade and their family members had
Guinness Book of World Records for
Morale, Welfare and Recreation a chance to experience the 8th Uljin
longest gimbab, measuring 80 meters
patrons throughout the peninsula. For Snow Crab Festival in Hupo Harbor, in length.
information, call MWR at 764-4123. Uljingun, April 6 – 8. Participants of the gimbab contest
Each quarter Soldiers from the PVT. DANA R. PUGH
included Brig. Gen. Raymond V.
Job Fair Scheduled Sergeant Audie Murphy Club volunteer Americans and Koreans hoist the world’s
A Job Fair hosted by Army Career longest Gimbab April 7 during the annual Mason, commanding general, 19th
to assist teachers during English ESC, Sgt. 1st Class Dean M. Farr,
and Alumni Program & Army Snow Crab Festival in Uljin.
Community Service Employment
classes in Uljin elementary, middle and support operations, 19th ESC,
Readiness will be noon – 3 p.m. May high schools. This quarter their visit county famous throughout Korea for Command Sgt. Maj. David R. Abbott,
16 at the Youth Services Gym on coincided during the festival dates. its snow crab, said Kim Sang-yun, media command sergeant major, 501st
Camp Walker. Stateside companies Uljin County is a tourist attraction relations officer, 19th ESC. Special Troops Battalion, and Sgt.
and local agencies will be on hand. located on the East Sea. The city’s The goal of The Uljin Snow Crab James M. Bateman, transportation,
The event is open to the community. most popular festivals include the Festival is to promote Uljin’s local 19th ESC.
Be sure to bring copies of your Snow Crab Festival in the spring and culture, connect citizens through local The gimbab was given to
resume. For more information or to the Pine Tree Mushroom Festival in marine businesses and boost the participants and visitors for free so
register, contact ACAP at 768-7571 the fall. economy by advertising their highly everyone got a chance to have a small
or acap.henry@secro-na.com; ACS
Uljin’s long history of crabbing, not demanded and valued snow crab. piece of this event.
ERP at 768-7951/7112.
to mention its prowess at reaping large Activities during the festival included The snow crab festival is held every
harvests of crab each year, makes the plenty of traditional Korean food, in year in April.
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Memorial Day Spc. Natalie E. Kapteyn
Softball Tournament 501st SBDE Public Affairs
A Memorial Day Softball Tournament DAEGU – The military alliance
will be held May 26 – 28 at Kelly Field between the Republic of Korea Army
on Camp Walker. The entry deadline and the United States Army continues
is May 20. Register at Camp Walker’s to strengthen through meetings that
Kelly Fitness Center or Camp don’t have to be strictly business.
Carroll’s Crown Jewel Fitness Center. Officers and senior non-
For information, call Neil Fleisher at
commissioned officers from the 19th
764-4800.
Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
Jeju Island Trip met for the first time with the
The Camp Henry and Walker BOSS Headquarters staff of the 50th
Program presents a Jeju Island trip Homeland Reserve Division at their
from May 26 – 28. The fee is $280 per compound in Daegu to participate in
person with 50 percent due upon friendly activities including a game of
registration. Registration deadline is soccer, tug-of-war and dinner. The
May 3. The tour includes airfare, two command group, primary staff officers
nights of lodging, local and senior NCO’s from each unit SPC. NATALIE E. KAPTEYN
transportation, and breakfast. Single Brig. Gen. Mason, commanding general, 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), and Maj.
participated in this event.
and unaccompanied soldiers have Gen. Lee Tae-woo, commanding general, 50th Homeland Reserve Division, exchange soccer
The 50th HRD is the primary
priority until April 21. After April 21,
defense and security force for Daegu balls signed by each member of both units who participated in the days’ events.
spaces will be filled on a first-come,
first-served basis. For information, Metropolitan City and Keyongsangbuk- “Happy Together, Go Together,” which building relationships as friends and
call the Camp Walker Community do province. In wartime they support supports the idea of a friendly working allies.
Activities Center at 764-4440/4123. Reception, Staging and Onward relationship between the two units. “When we work together again in
Movement of deploying U.S. forces to “There is nothing that substitutes the future, the meeting tonight will go
USA Girl Scouts this region. face-to-face interaction,” said Maj. a long way in making our working
The USA Girl Scouts are seeking Maj. Gen. Lee Tae-woo, Steven B. Traum, support operations, relationship stronger,” Traum said.
individuals to fill Girl Scouts officer commanding general, 50th HRD 19th ESC. “To meet and socialize with “Team building, healthy competition and
positions for the 2007-2008 Girl our ROK counterparts does a lot to socializing helps us see the differences
expressed the same desire as Brig. Gen.
Scout year. Junior and senior troop
Raymond V. Mason, commanding build a relationship that sustains the and similarities between cultures [and]
leaders are also needed. For
information or to sign up, contact general, 19th ESC, to remain committed ROK and U.S. Armies as allies.” to better understand each other.”
Sheila Peavy at (053) 476-9178 or in strengthening the partnership During the soccer match and dinner, Mason said he hopes to have a
Sheila.peavy1@us.army.mil. between ROK and U.S. Armies. both units’ servicemembers got a similar event later this year inviting 50th
The theme for the event was chance to interact with one another, HRD to the 19th ESC Headquarters.
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can handle very spicy food. If the The park opens at 8 a.m. and closes
combustible delight is intolerable, at sunset daily. Admission is 2,100 Won
Mungyeong beef or yakdol pork, which for adults, 1,100 Won for youths 13-18 From Seoul: Gyeongbu Expressway (No. 1) south J Gimcheon/
is chewy and doesn’t smell like pork, years old and Soldiers (ROK and U.S. Gumi exit 22 J Jungbu Inland Expressway (No. 45) north J Mungyeong
may please your palate. Soldiers with military identification Saejae exit J follow the signs a short distance to the park.
If you don’t want to venture to below the rank of staff sergeant), 750 From Daegu: North Daegu (Buk-Daegu) Interchange J Gyeongbu
Mungyeong on your own, don’t hesitate Won for children ages 7-12 and free Expressway (No. 1) north J Gimcheon/Gumi exit 22 J Jungbu Inland
to ask Korean friends to accompany for preschoolers. More information can Expressway (No. 45) north J Mungyeong Saejae exit J follow the
you. They will be honored you asked be obtained by calling 054-571-0709. signs a short distance to the park.
them to share their culture with you. For information about the festival, East Seoul (Dong Seoul) Bus Terminal (every 30 minutes from 6
Whether you go during the festival call 054-550-6393 or visit the Korean a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; two hours; costs 10,700 Won for adults, 7,500 Won
to experience the unique pottery and Tourism Organization Web site at http:/ for teenagers and 5,400 Won for school-age children J Jeomchon (in
tea culture, or you opt to go another /english.tour2korea.com and select the Mungyeong). Mungyeong Intercity Bus Terminal J take bus bound for
time, one or two days in the relaxing “Upcoming Festivals” link. Mungyeong Gwanmun (every 30 minutes from 7:10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) J
park with charming natural scenery and Editor’s Note: Park Hae-ju, Area IV get off at the park (10 minutes).
fresh country air offers an invigorating Support Activity Public Affairs Office North Daegu (Buk Daegu) Bus Terminal (8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:25
respite enabling you to forget about life intern from Kyungpook National a.m., 11:55 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 5:15 p.m.; one hour and 40
in the city, even if just temporarily. University, contributed to this article. minutes; costs 7,300 Won for adults, 6,600 Won for teenagers and 3,700
Won for school-age children) J Jeomchon (in Mungyeong). Mungyeong
Intercity Bus Terminal J take bus bound for Mungyeong Gwanmun (every
30 minutes from 7:10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) J get off at the park (10 minutes).
Mugunghwa (orange) train from Seoul Station (2:20 p.m. and 5:35
p.m. daily and 9:20 p.m. Friday and Saturday only; 3 hours; costs 15,500
Won for adults and teenagers, 7,800 Won for children, and 10,900 Won
for senior citizens) J Gimcheon (5:35 p.m. and 8:57 p.m. daily and 12:38
a.m. Saturday and Sunday only; 1 hour and 10 minutes; costs 3,700 Won
for adults and teenagers, 1,900 Won for children, and 2,600 Won for
senior citizens) J Jeomchon (in Mungyeong).
Mugunghwa (orange) train from East Daegu (Dong Daegu) Station
(8:28 a.m., 4:38 p.m., and 7:56 p.m. daily, and 11:35 p.m. every Friday
and Saturday only; two hours and 10 minutes; costs 8,100 Won for adults
KEVIN JACKSON
and teenagers, 4,100 Won for children, and 5,700 Won for senior citizens)
About 40 straw-thatched roof structures of ordinary people, or seomincheung, from the Goryeo J Jeomchon (in Mungyeong).
Dynasty were built as part of a historical film set in the Mungyeong Provincial Park. The set also
includes another 40 tile-roofed buildings of high-class people, or yangbancheung.
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medicine ‘yak’
bone ‘bbyo’
flu ‘gamgee’
I have a headache.
Dutongyi issumnida.
It’s an emergency.
Aju kuebhamnidda.
about:
Is it serious?
Housing shimgak hamnikka?